The powerful, athletic linebacker is expected to bring versatility to Corey Batoon’s defense.
Eli Drinkwit had some work to do this offseason to repair Missouri’s front seven. Inside linebackers Ty’Ron Hopper and Chad Bailey along with defensive end Darius Robinson all entered the NFL Draft.
A senior season where Smith recorded 28 tackles and five tackles for loss earned him a spot on the 2021 Georgia Class 3A All-State First TeamIn his four years for the Pirates, Smith tallied 78 tackles, 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. His versatility extends past the defense though as he also played a bit on offense for Appling County, catching 20 passes for 381 yards.Smith did not see much playing time on the stacked Georgia defense in 2022 and 2023.
Smith is expected to play the Joker role in new defensive coordinator Corey Batoon’s scheme. In his first press conference with Missouri media, Batoon described the position as a hybrid position between outside and inside linebacker in the 4-2-5 scheme.
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